Testimonials from students:

“I started taking Leela's By-Ear Harmony Singing class in the fall of 2011, and loved it so much that I signed up for a second class. Leela creates a classroom atmosphere that is inviting, fun, and engaging. She makes understanding music accessible for those of us who haven't been classically trained. And she's a joy to spend time with: professional, reliable, affordable, and always has a pun in her back pocket. I would highly recommend Leela to anyone who wants to learn about music in a fun, low-pressure way.”

"I loved Leela's harmony singing class! No matter how tired I was at the end of the day, it lifted me to go sit with a small group of strangers and sing! The friendly informal atmosphere and Leela's teaching style made it a comfortable experience for everyone. It was marvelous to learn a different song each week and to find at the end of a class, I could sing not only the melody but the high harmony and low harmony--by heart. To be able to stand at the end of the night and make music, interchanging the parts--inspiring."

​"I still find myself singing some of the songs that we learned - and it evokes that same feeling of the energy of the group and the state of grace that only "music that you make from scratch" creates. The class challenged me to be more adventurous about singing. I can only describe it as fun and freeing."

​"The class was fun and it brought me joy to sing with others. I found a greater range in my voice and began to exercise it in a way I never have. Leela is a fabulous teacher! Even for a beginner like me, I felt I could sing with others and hold my own and I also had room to make mistakes and sing off key."

"Leela is an incredibly fun and inspiring voice teacher. Her love for singing and for encouraging developing singers has shown amazing results in the classes I have taken...This is without a doubt one of the most fun things I do each week, and my voice (and my confidence) have gone from not EVER singing - not even in the shower, to being able to hold the melody as well as sing either high or low harmony parts, and I am beginning to be able to find my own harmonies outside of class. Her banjo and guitar playing and choice of music make this class a winner all the way around."

What Our Students Are Saying

"Leela Grace is a vivacious, creative, inspiring, loving, knowledgable, and thoughtful teacher, performer, and musical mentor. Her breadth and depth of knowledge of her instruments and musical styles is astounding, but she somehow manages to avoid being intimidating. Leela builds confidence no matter the level of her students and I would recommend her to anyone, regardless of past musical experience or innate "talent". For Leela, music is community and love and joy, and it comes across in every note, every class, and every interaction. Take a class with Leela or catch one of her shows - you won't regret it!"